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Phoenix_Rising

Yay! Glad everything went well, Tam!:drinker: SO...that gestational diabetes test...is that routine? My doc didn't mention that.

I'm doing well this morning. Been busy at work, and now enjoying some lunch before getting back to business! But feeling good! YAY!:happy:

Happy to hear you're doing well!!

And I think the gestational diabetes test is routine. At least around here. They may give you the paperwork at your next appointment. Last time, I just went to Quest Diagnostics (where I do my blood work) and they had me drink this gross orange stuff. Tastes like really flat, and SUPER sweet Hi-C or something. They test your blood before and then after. If you fail that test, they do a 3 hour one!! But even that can sometimes come back with a negative for gestational diabetes. My friend failed the hour long one and had to do the 3 hour test but was fine.

oh how I miss being pregnant! oh I just love babies and everything that goes with it. EXCEPT that glucose test. YUCKY. i found out with my last two there is a meal alternative to the orange drink. My midwife gave me a menue for the test. it was something like 2 eggs(anyway other than fried) spinach, ham and toast

Oh, that sounds a lot better than the glucose drink!!!! LOL!!! I wish mine would do that!!!:grumble:

you can always look up th stuff hand a print out to your dr and ask. worst he says is no

LOLOLOLOL
The gestational diabetes test is fairly standard. I didn't think the drink was that bad, but nothing I'd ask for again. Mine tasted like a generic orange soda gone flat. Chug it as fast as you can and wait your required hour. (The Army hospital had a fire alarm and evacuation during the middle of mine, and I told them they'd better bring what they needed to test me outside because I wasn't planning on coming back for another test. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: We ended up being back inside before the hour was up.)

I miss pregnancy. le sigh :flowerforyou:

kistinbee

I just told one of my best friends I was pregnant. What a hard secret to keep! I told myself I would only tell her until I was 12 or 13 weeks so hopefully I can stick to that!

Yeah...my husband and I were going to wait to tell people. We found out when I was about 6 weeks along, and I wanted to get to about 10 weeks before telling our close family and through the first trimester before telling our friends. However, my husband couldn't keep his little mouth shut, and soon enough there were a small group of our friends that knew, so we decided we had better tell our parents and grandparents. And after the first trimester was over, we sent our announcements to all our other family and friends! It was at that point that I really started getting excited! Now I just can't wait to hold my little one!!! I'm 20 weeks tomorrow...so half way through! :bigsmile:

TamTastic

Hi again!!

K, they will share a room. So it's cool that there is matching bedding for both beds. I just wonder if it's too much of the same theme! I also found a football headboard!! :laugh: :laugh:

Cris, glad you are feeling well. I have been working out at least 3 days a week during this pregnancy and I feel great!!! I can't keep the pregnancy a secret either! haha

Lauryn, it's not that it's so bad and I agree it's like flat orange soda...i just wish it could be something else!! haha I'm not looking forward to that hour coming up!!

kistinbee

I don't think it's too much for the same room...and football headboards...LOVE it! :laugh: So Tam, is that your dog in the picture with you? What a cutie! What's his/her name?

Cris...that's your dog in your picture also? What about his/her name?

I have two Brittany Spaniels at home...Dakota (who's liver and white) and Cheyenne (who's orange and white). They are my babies!!!

Chuffmn

Hi There!

Kristin - I cannot believe you are 20 weeks tomorrow! That is so exciting and it has to be a HUGE relief to be this far! Tami - you are right about that too right? This is the hardest secret to keep. I am glad I can at least chat about it with you girls! I figured I would tell a friend or two that way if things went bad I could lean on them through the hard time too. I swore to my hubby I wouldn't tell anyone this time so I may be in a bit of hot water when he finds out I told my buddy today! LOL!

Tami - I do not think the boys room will look over done at all. Does your little one understand that he is going to have a brother in his room?

I was going to tell Tami her dog was cute too! You will have to send post a pic of your Spaniels for us to see. I just love dogs! Yes, that is my Buster dog and he is my best boy. He loves babies so it should be cute to see him w/ the new addition to the family.

I just ate a piece of pizza while telling myself the entire time it was bad for me and then had a huge bite of chocolate bunny. UGH. Some days I have zero will power and I really wish this junk wasn't in my house :grumble: Now I have to go to the gym even though I feel lazy...

kistinbee

:laugh: You make me giggle Cris! :flowerforyou: To tell you the truth, I eat whatever I want. I think I've gained a total of 10 pounds so far (not 100% sure where I was when I found out). For so long I was sick a lot and so ate whatever was appetizing to me. Now I can eat pretty much whatever and find that I tend to crave healthier things anyway, but I am not counting calories and not too worried about it. I just make sure to get all my fruits/veggies/dairy/protein in every day. But I sometimes have Ramen noodles for lunch, or pizza for dinner...and as long as I pair it with my "good" choices, I don't feel bad about it. AND...I totally eat ice cream all the time...it's my weakness! *drool* As long as I have a healthy and happy baby, that's all that matters. I know I have the will power to lose any added weight after. It's funny because I think I tried to total my calories one day just to see, and I think many days I am still under maintainence calories...so I'm sure I'm doing fine. My one problem (which I am pretty bummed about) is that I haven't been going to the gym. At first I was sick all the time, and now I am so darn tired by the time I get home from work...like literally exhausted. I usually go home, make dinner, and then crash on the couch. It's pathetic. Everyone tells me not to worry about this lack of extra exercise, but it just bums me out. I'm really hoping that once it's nice outside I can walk the pooches on a regular basis.*fingers crossed* We shall see. SO...Cris and Tam, I am so impressed by you gals sticking with the workouts! That's AWESOME!:drinker: I bet I gain more than the both of you!:grumble: :laugh:

kistinbee

Ummm...I just checked back on some old posts and I've gained...eeek! 14 pounds.:blushing: :grumble: Ah well...what do you do?!

Chuffmn

Isn't 14 pounds at 20 weeks really really good? You still have 10 to 20 more ponds you can gain to be within the healthy range; not bad if you ask me!

I LOVE ice cream LOVE LOVE LOVE! My hubby and I are regulars at the ice cream place up the street in the summer. Sometimes I am embarrassed about how often I go there!

I never really worried about what I ate until my early 30's; the last 2 years in particular (god that made me feel old saying that!)! Anyway, all of a sudden it is like just writing you about ice cream makes me gain a pound! I don't even have to eat the food anymore! LOL!!! Plus, my hubby is one of those guys with the natural 6 pack who could eat lard every meal and not gain an oz. He works out with me and has to drink a weight gainer shake on the way home from the gym. Needless to say, he is a bad influence . I guess what I am really saying is blame my husband! LOL!

kistinbee

:laugh: :laugh: LOVE it!:laugh: :laugh: My husband has finally put some meat on his body and has actually gained some weight with me! I LOVE that!:laugh: And I looked it up, and with my height and starting weight, I'm just a tid above where I should be at this point...so yeah, I not too worried!

ANYways...I'm leaving work for the day, so we'll chat again tomorrow! Have a good evening my girlies and babies!:flowerforyou:

Chuffmn

Hey Kristin - If you haven't already, you should try Yogi Tea Woman's Mother To Be - it gives you a little boost and helps with any nausea.

Have a great rest of your day!

-C

TamTastic

That is my dog Dottie! She is a blind Boston Terrier we adopted from 1-800-save-a-pet about 4 years ago! She is a sweetie. Spoiled rotten though!! :ohwell:

I think I am up about 9-10 lbs. (as of the last time I weighed which was a couple days ago) and Cris, I am about 20 weeks too (On Friday).

I get tired too but not until later in the day. I guess the fact that I am home and can go to the gym earlier in the day is helpful. I don't know if I'd manage working a full-time job too!!

kistinbee

Good morning gals! I finally got some pictures up. Here they are...ready to see the progression!
14 weeks

**I erased the 15 weeks because it came up absolutely HUGE for some reason...but you can see the progression!**
16 weeks

17 weeks

18 weeks

19 weeks

20 weeks

20 weeks...Halfway there today!!!

Chuffmn

Bummer! I cannot see the pics . The profile pic is great though; you look so cute!! I just love prego bellys and cannot wait to have one!

How are you girls feeling today? I am generally great in the mornings and then it slowly declines throughout the day. By dinner time I am nauseous and tired. So far so good today though!

Tami - I love that you adopted a blind puppy and gave her such a good home. We almost adopted a deaf pitbull last year but decided in the end the undertaking was to great; I have kind of regretted not bringing him home since.

I think I have picked an OB so I will be booking my first appointment today. We live in a new city and do not know anyone so it is a bit of a stab on the dark. Wish me luck!

kistinbee

I wonder why you can't see them? Tam...can you see them? Weird! I'm not technically smart enough to figure it out!

I'm feeling good today...hungry at the moment! Cris...I remember in my first trimester, evenings were the worst for me. I had to eat a very early dinner. So...I know how you feel.:flowerforyou:

TamTastic

Hey guys!

Looking great K!! So cute!! :flowerforyou: I'm not sure why I can see them and you can't Cris..hmmm...strange.....

I had a good workout this morning. Burned 700 cals, which means I need to eat quite a bit today! Darn! :grumble: :laugh: :laugh:

I am starting to have that issue where I feel like I have to pee a lot........but only a tiny comes out at a time. And with the amount of water, I drink......it's not fun!! :ohwell:

kistinbee

Well that is weird! My friends on my "Sixers group" page can also see them, so I don't know why you are having a problem Cris. STRANGE!:noway:

Tam...I have to pee all the time also, and yes...very little each time although it feels like I have a whole gallon inside me...just a perk of pregnancy I suppose. Ah well...what do you do?

Chuffmn

I am convinced after the day I am having at work that my computer is just a piece of crap. Which would explain why I cannot view the pics :grumble:

Having to pee really bad all day with no real relief sounds, not all that fun. Something to look forward to! I pee all the time now but when I go I really go. In fact every morning at 4am I wake up to pee like clockwork and then I lay there feeling excited because I am pregnant. lol! ugh...

It is so dreary here ,so for lunch I went to a yummy Tia restaurant and it gave me a real boost! Nothing like spicy food to put a pep in your step!

What did you do to burn 700 cals Tami? That is awesome! I need some of that! I am actually about to head out to the gym myself and burn off some chocolate bunny (straight to the hips and bum!).

Have a great night girlies!!!

kistinbee

Morning gals! I'm feeling good this morning...here bright and early!:bigsmile: I wish I had this energy after work so that I could get a workout in like you wonderful ladies! Cris, do you work? I know Tami is blessed to be a stay-at-home mother. I wish that was in the cards for me, but I am the main source of income in our family. Ah well...I do love my job!:happy:

Yes...the peeing...every night at least twice I have to get up...and that's getting annoying, especially since it's so hard for me to get comfortable anymore these days. Oh well.

Hope you ladies are having a good morning! :flowerforyou:

Chuffmn

Good Morning Girls!

I have been up for hours cleaning my house this morning. Not sure what got into me but I have really done some deep cleaning!!

I have the luxury of working from home for a health care organization based 2.5 hours from my house. I work at the office for 3 years and moved up the ladder a bit but then had to move away so my husband could finish school. My employer did not want to lose me and I did not want to find a new job so he sent me up with a home office. It has been 2 years now and it has it's good and bad points. We have just moved again for my husbands job and now I do not know a soul and really do not get out much. I can get little personal things done throughout the day though which is really nice. I can also choice not to get dressed if I am feeling especially lazy. I try not to do this though because it makes me less productive My job is actually pretty stressful or at least it was before the economy started to crash. These days we are slow and it is making all of us nervous that we will lose our jobs. I am a little worried we will go under once I start showing and then who will hire me? I try not to think about it too much though, no sense it worrying about things we cannot change.

It is finally sunny here again so I am hoping to get in a walk at lunch and maybe finish raking my yard the evening. I love that the sun is finally setting later; summer is coming!!!!

kistinbee

Glad you're having a nice day, Cris. It's going to be nice here also!:happy: Makes for a happier day! Did you book your fist prenatal appointment yet?

Tam...how are you this morning?

TamTastic

Hello ladies!! :happy:

Cris, enjoy the nice weather. Not so nice here!! lol!

Yes, the pee'ing is fun in pregnancy!! lol! It seems to be the common theme that every pregnant woman has to deal with!! :grumble: :laugh: Theory is that it's nature's way of programming you to having to get up during the night with a newborn!!

Yes, those first few months are interesting!! Kind of a blur for me!!! :drinker: :drinker:

Today is my hubby's birthday. I was heading out to run a few errands, including pick up a gift and stuff to make a cake, etc.....BUT, he had forgotten to pay the property taxes and when I went out to my car, there was boot on it!! Stupid Bridgeport, Conn!!!!!!! I hate it! They do ZILCH for the city but owe them a damn penny and they come after you! Sooo, will go pay that tomorrow..........

But, I got creative with his birthday. Ordered his gifts online...and printing out a pic of them to wrap. Walked to the corner store for ingredients to make the cake. J.T. and I will make a card....and we can order in for dinner!!! :laugh: :laugh: I think this is more fun than just meeting him out for dinner with a gift actually!!! :glasses:

TamTastic

Oh and I do the elliptical at the gym. I do 65 min at random(interval setting),level 19.

I love the elliptical because it's easy on the joints and you work both your arms and legs at the same time. And I burn a lot and then eat like a horse the rest of the day!! :laugh: :laugh:

Chuffmn

I cannot believe they can just put a boot on your car like that; what a load of ^&%$#! It really does sound like it will be more fun this way though! I thinks it's great that you turned a crummy situation into a great one!! I also think homemade cards are the way to go; they just mean so much more. I could really go for some bday cake right now...yummy!!!

I do the elliptical too but usually only for 30-40 minutes. I am going to step it up next time as see if I can last a full 65. I usually do the hill climbs for the variation. I have been trying to mix it up with the bike lately too since I tend to always do the elliptical.

I have to get on the phone and make my OB appointment today. I keep getting side tracked and haven't called. I'll do that right now... Thanks fo rthe reminder Kristin!!

I am starting to lose steam already and it is only 11:30 here. I really need a nap :yawn:

Chuffmn

Of course my hubby has our insurance cards with him at work. Maybe tomorrow will be the day I finally make my appointment :ohwell:

Chuffmn

Kristin - I keep forgetting to ask you; what is your Sixers group?

kistinbee

Well Cris, the Sixers group is a FABULOUS group of girls that I met on this site. We do six week challenges to help keep each other motivated, weighing in every week. You can check it out if you want. We are doing the Sixers Spring into Summer Challenge right now, week 4. I love them...my go-to girls! And I'm thinking that the three of us on this post are getting to know each other just as well, which is GREAT!:happy:

Tam, sorry about the boot...no fun at all! But it does make it kinda special to make a card and wrap a print-out of the gifts-to-come! Have fun with it!:flowerforyou:

Well...off to eat some lunch for me...I'm STARVING!

Chuffmn

OMG, I am such a dork! I was picturing "The Sixers" as being a group like a singing group (quartet) or something of that nature! LOL!!! Sometimes I really wonder about myself!

I take part in sizzlin summer slimdown where a group of us report in each day. They have all been at it for a while so I am the new girl but they are a really supportive and sweet group of woman.

I am having horrible waves of sickness today. Cannot stand or walk without becoming dizzy and sick. Ran to the bathroom a few times already. Ugh... it's coming... the sickness is coming for me. I am so doomed :sick:

kistinbee

Awe Cris...I feel for you!:flowerforyou: It's like week 6-9 are the worst!:sick: I remember. Hope it passes quickly for you.

kistinbee

Good morning preggo girlies! How are you feeling today?

Last night was great! I went home, did tons of yard work, grilled and ate outside, and then got to bed at a decent time! It was PERFECT! And I felt great! (The ice cream cone I had probably helped to mood! ) I think Spring weather is here! Today the high is 80!:bigsmile: I have my house all opened up (the fresh air is SO nice) and I think we will work outside some more tonight! YAY!

Chuffmn

Hi!!

I have had a crazy morning! Had to take hubby to work, then start work myself, then run the dog to the vet, then to the bank, and now back to work. I like the running around though because it breaks up the monotony and stops me from focusing on how nauseous I feel :happy:

It is kind of sort of spring like here too but tomorrow is our hot day, high near 80. I love it too! I love grilling and digging in my garden. I cannot wait for the frost danger to clear so I can start planting. I have starter pots all over the house right now and it sure will be nice to get them outside where they belong! I think we could probably even mow! I just love summer time and it's coming!! WAHOO!!

Sounds like you are feeling great K; I am so glad!!!

Tami - how was the bday celebration?

I made my prenatal appt today for May 5th and the woman on the phone was an absolute doll. I think I made a good choice

Back to work for me :grumble: